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My Favorite Apple Pie

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My Favorite Apple Pie is a classic dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling. With tender apples, warm spices, and golden crust, it’s a timeless treat ideal for holidays and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought, for top and bottom)
  • 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet in the oven to catch any drips.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice (if using), and salt until well coated.
  3. Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate, trimming the edges slightly beyond the rim.
  4. Spoon the apple filling into the crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter.
  5. Roll out the second crust and place it over the apples. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top for steam to escape or create a lattice pattern.
  6. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40–45 minutes, until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor and texture.Let the pie cool completely to avoid a runny filling.Store-bought crust works well in a pinch, but homemade delivers best flavor.Caramel, cranberries, or a crumb topping can be added for variation.

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